Almond Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. uncooked regular rice
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 c. sliced mushrooms, fresh or canned
3/4 c. slivered almonds
3/4 c. chopped green onions with tops
2 2/3 c. chicken broth or 2 3/4 c. for softer rice

Preparation

Melt margarine.
Stir in rice, mushrooms, seasoning and green onions. Cook and
stir
over
medium
heat\tfor about 10 minutes or until tender.
Spoon
into
greased shallow 2 quart casserole. Cover and chill
until
ready to bake.
(This part can be done a day ahead.) Heat oven to 325\u00b0. Stir in broth and almonds. Cover and bake for
1 hour.
Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.